Installing Software | 3Com 3CR990SVR97, 3CR990-TX-97, 3CR990-TX-95

38CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING AND CONNECTING THE NIC

Installing Software

See the following topics for requirements and instructions on installing software in various operating systems:

■Installing NIC Drivers in Windows on page 39

■Updating the Network Driver and NIC Software on page 51

■Installing NetWare Client and Server Drivers on page 89

The next step is to install the network driver.

Go to Installing NIC Drivers in Windows on page 39 or Installing NetWare Client and Server Drivers on page 89.

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3Com 3CR990SVR97, 3CR990-TX-97, 3CR990-TX-95, 3CR990SVR95 manual Installing Software

Contents

Part No -1742-001 Published May 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Contents Installing and Connecting the NIC Installing Dynamicaccess Software in Windows Installing Netware Client and Server Drivers Configuring the NIC Troubleshooting the NIC Ethercd Content and Navigation Technical Support About this Guide NIC/Description Model Number Convention Description ConventionsIcon Description Overview Product Name/Description Model Number LAN Encryption Software for Windows 95/98 Onboard 3XP ProcessorData Encryption 3CR990 NIC Features High Encryption Pack for Windows 3XP Processor Advanced Server Features Failover Load BalancingSelf-Healing Drivers VLANs Primary failure Trafﬁc Prioritization Windows NT and Windows 2000-Planning the Conﬁguration on Server Features Using Other NICsRemote Wake-Up Remote Wake-Up Requirements Remote Wake-Up Cable Integrated Boot ROM with Managed PC Boot Agent MBARemote Wake-Up and Multiple NIC Installations Desktop Management Interface DMI Dhcp Server Prevention Hot Plug NIC InstallationRemote System Alerts DynamicAccess LAN Agent Ofﬂine Diagnostics Windows 2000 Ofﬂoad Features Installation Overview Safety Precautions Installation Requirements RAM Upgrading Windows 95 to Windows Installing From DisketteInstalling Multiple NICs Updating the Network Driver and NIC Software Making a DOS-Bootable Diskette Creating Installation Diskettes Product Registration Decide whether you want to use Remote Wake-Up Preparing the NIC and the ComputerFollow the prompts as they appear Make sure that cable requirements are met Network Envi Cable Required Maximum Ronment Cable Length Installing and Connecting the NIC Replace the computer cover and plug in the power cord Carefully insert the NIC in the empty PCI slot, as shown Connecting the Remote Wake-Up Cable Connecting the cable to the NIC backplate Replace the PC cover and plug in the power cord Installing Software Installing NIC Drivers Windows Software Installation Requirements Windows Installing the Network Driver Using the EtherCDGetting Help Click Finish Windows NTClick Next Click Add Click Close Turn the PC power on Click Yes to restart the PC You must restart your computer to complete the installation Click Yes to restart your computer New Hardware Found Click Yes Update Device Driver WizardDo one of the following Enter the path to the CD-ROM drive, and then click OK Verifying Successful Installation Right-click the My Computer icon, and then click Properties Windows 95 and Windows Select the Resources tab Installing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Updating the Network Driver and NIC Software Starting the 3Com NIC Diagnostics ProgramDouble-click the 3Com NIC Diagnostics icon Restart Windows Installing Multiple NICs Windows 2000, Windows 98, and Windows Insert the EtherCD Repeat the process for each additional NIC to be installedSelect the Adapters tab Click Add Close the Network screen Installing the DynamicAccess LAN Agent for a Client NIC Client PC Requirements Installing the LAN Agent Restart the PC Verifying Successful InstallationConﬁguring the DynamicAccess LAN Agent Start Windows Insert the EtherCD in the CD-ROM drive Installing DynamicAccess Software for a Server NICRemoving the DynamicAccess LAN Agent Installing DynamicAccess Software for a Server NIC Conﬁguring Groups and VLANs for a Server NIC Planning the Conﬁguration Conﬁguring Groups and VLANs for a Server NIC Number of VLANs Working With Server Features Windows Windows NT Creating a Group Double-click the DynamicAccess SW Server iconTo disable all load balancing-Clear Click the Load Balance/RSL tab Load Balance/RSL window Adding NICs to a GroupSpecifying a Dedicated IP Address Click Add NIC Changing an IP Address Creating a Vlan Click the appropriate tab Specifying Trafﬁc PrioritiesSaving the Conﬁguration Removing a NIC from a Group Disabling Load Balancing for a GroupChanging the Primary NIC Click the Load Balance/RSL tab Displaying Group Properties Deleting or Editing a VlanDisplaying NIC Properties Specifying Failover from Gigabit to 10/100 PCI Symptom Tip Troubleshooting a Load Balancing ConﬁgurationDisable load balancing for the group Add 3Com server NICs to the group Changing Windows 2000 Property Settings Identifying Windows 2000 Miniport and LAN Connections Using Windows 2000 Ofﬂoad Features Enabling Ofﬂoads Value Offload Function Enabled Click Conﬁgure Installing DynamicAccess LAN Encryption Software Conﬁguring Ofﬂoads for a Group of Different NICs Hardware Requirements Minimum Installation RequirementsInstalling LAN Encryption Software on Windows Software Requirements Click NIC Software Click Yes to continue Click Yes Click OK With the Winsock2 Setup screen displayed, click OK Click OKEnter your network password when prompted Insert the Windows 95 CD-ROM and click OK Installing LAN Encryption Software on Windows Click Yes to continue Installing Dynamicaccess Software in Windows Adding the Entrust File Starting DynamicAccess LAN Encryption Software Viewing the Administrator’s Guide Online Uninstalling LAN Encryption Software Page NetWare Version Required Support Pack Latest patch files Installing and Conﬁguring the NetWare Server DriverUsing the Latest Support Packs NetWare Server NLM Name Obtaining NetWare Loadable ModulesNetWare Version Required Support Pack Netware Packet Receive Buffers Server Software Installation RequirementsBefore installing NICs After installing two NICs Slot Numbers for Multiple NICs Installing the NetWare 3.12 Server Driver Obtaining Slot Numbers Save and exit the ﬁle, and then reboot the server Select 3C99x, and then press Enter Press EnterPress Insert again Type the name of the NIC and press Enter Select Reinitialize System Press Enter to save the changesPress Esc to Exit Loading the 3Com EtherCD Press Enter to select the driver Specifying the Slot Number Loading the Driver Installing Multiple Server NICs Load 3C99X.LAN slot=slot1 NAME=name1 FRAME=frametype1 Verifying the PCI Slot Number Installing Server FeaturesBoot the NetWare server with the -na option From the Conﬁguration Options screen select Product options Make the following changes to the AUTOEXEC.NCF ﬁle Enter this commandConﬁguring Groups Save the AUTOEXEC.NCF ﬁle and return to the server prompt Select a driver to view its associated statistics Verifying the Installation and ConﬁgurationAt the system prompt, enter load monitor Parameter Range of Values Description Changing NetWare Driver Conﬁguration ParametersLog in or map to the server Maintaining Groups Adding a Secondary NIC to a Group Install the new secondary NICReboot the server Install the NICs Adding a Group 107 Display status Server Feature CommandsGroup Probe interval Link timeoutHelp Retry count Receive timeoutSend timeout Wait timeout Ungroup Troubleshooting a Group Conﬁguration Default NIC Settings Option Description Settings Auto Select ALL Conﬁguration Methods Method Description Requirements Method Description Changing General NIC Conﬁguration SettingsUsing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Using the 3Com DOS Conﬁguration Program Click OK to save the changes and exit the program Enter the following at the DOS prompt d\3c99xcfg.exe Booting From the Network Conﬁguring the Managed PC Boot Agent MBAEnabling or Disabling the Boot ROM Setting Set the MBA manually as the ﬁrst boot device BBS BIOS-Compatible PCsMake sure that the NIC boot ROM setting is Enabled Reboot the PC Disabling the 3Com Logo Non-BBS BIOS-Compatible PCsChange the MBA default boot setting from Local to Network Configuring IP Security Encryption Description Type Level Creating a Security Policy Deﬁning the Console Click Next and then Finish Creating the PolicySelect IP Security Policy Management, and then click Add Enter destination IP address, and then click Next Creating a FilterSelect a Speciﬁc IP Address in the pull-down list Creating the Filter Action Accept the default, and then click NextBinding the Filter Binding the Filter Action Enabling Encryption Disabling Encryption Interpreting the LEDs State Meaning Viewing the NIC LEDs in the Diagnostics Program LNK Accessing the 3Com NIC Help System Accessing 3Com Support DatabasesAccessing the 3Com Knowledgebase Accessing Release Notes and Frequently Asked Questions Cleaning Up a Failed Installation Troubleshooting the NIC InstallationProblems/Error Messages Troubleshooting the Network Connection Click Proceed Click OK Tip Description Check the computer Bios Troubleshooting Remote Wake-UpMake sure that you are using the latest driver for the NIC Check the Remote Wake-Up cable connection Troubleshooting a Network Connection Connect a straight-through cable from the PC to the hub Troubleshooting Hubs Cabling Pinouts Removing the Network Driver Exit the Device Manager and shut down Windows Click the Device Manager tab Removing DynamicAccess Server Features From the Start menu, select Settings/Control Panel Enter this command at the prompt NetWarePage Running NIC Diagnostics Reboot the computer using a DOS-bootablediskette Running the 3Com DOS Diagnostics ProgramRunning the NIC Diagnostics Tests Running the Network Test Tab Description Viewing the NIC LEDs in the Diagnostics Program Running the NIC Test Viewing Network Statistics Click the Statistics tab. The Statistics screen appears Displaying Network Statistics Using the 3Com Icon in the Windows System TrayEnabling the Icon Removing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Click Proceed, and then follow the prompts on the screenPage Obtaining Drivers Page Specifications 3CR990 NIC Speciﬁcations Cabling Requirements Twisted-Pair Cable 10BASE-T Operation Category Use RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments 100BASE-TX Operation Link Negotiation Flow ControlPause Frames Page 3C OM DMI a Gent About the 3Com DMI Agent System Requirements Follow the prompts on the screen Installing the 3Com DMI AgentNetwork Management Requirements Restart the PC when prompted EtherCD Navigation LinksDescription Text Files Root SubdirectoriesAuto Insert Subdirectory Description 165 File Name File DescriptionPage Requirements Windows Fresh InstallationNetWare Fresh Installation Installation Instructions Driver Summary screen, select 3C990.LAN and press Enter When the installation is ﬁnished, edit the STARTUP.NCF ﬁle Page Online Technical Services World Wide Web Site Access by Analog Modem 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services3Com Bulletin Board Service 3Com FTP Site Support from Your Network Supplier 3Com Facts Automated Fax ServiceAccess by Digital Modem 847 262 Europe Support from 3ComCountry Region Telephone Number Asia Paciﬁc Rim Europe, South Africa, and Middle East Returning Products for RepairCountry Region Latin America To obtain an authorization number, call or fax Country Region Telephone Number Fax Number Index Numbers MBA PCI NIC 131 NLMs Displaying, Windows Self-healing drivers SHDs OSR2 Index Page FCC Class B Statement Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement Page Product Registration